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Although previous research has shown preterm (PTB) and post-term births to result in adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes in children little research had been done on the outcomes of at-term deliveries. 

Neuropsychiatric impacts of pre- and post-term birth

A new study in JAMA Pediatrics analyzed the number of microcephaly cases that resulted from congenital microcephaly and how it may be a larger cause than the 2016 Zika epidemic. 

Congenital cytomegalovirus may be leading cause of microcephaly

A new study published in JAMA Network Open investigated whether perinatal depression and/or anxiety impacted childhood development.

Perinatal mental health can significantly impact child development

The following points summarize information from a Joint Statement of the
Perinatal Quality Foundation, ACMG, ACOG, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and the National Society of Genetic Counselors on “points to consider” when performing expanded carrier screening in reproductive medicine. 

Major points and concepts to consider when offering pan-ethnic expanded carrier testing

Judith M. Orvos, ELS, is a a BELS-certified medical writer and editor and an editorial consultant for Contemporary OB/GYN.

A new study by French investigators shows that adenomyosis confined to the outer myometrium is associated with primary infertility—but not more diffuse disease. 

Study links focal adenomyosis and primary infertility

Podcasts

Halley Crissman, MD, MPH, and Daphna Stroumsa, MD, MPH, MSC, discuss ways in which ob/gyns can provide high-quality care for transgender and nonbinary people assigned female sex at birth.

S2E3: Providing quality care for transgender and nonbinary patients

Expanded carrier screening addresses limitations in historical ethnic-based screenings, including potential racial and ethnic bias.

A case for improved carrier screening

This peer-reviewed article discusses the main causes of infertility, including tubal disease, uterine factor, cervical factor, and ovulatory dysfunction and anovulation. 

The diagnosis of the infertile couple

Dr. Spong is Chief of the Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and Program Scientist for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit Network. A Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist with INOVA Alexan

As detailed in the September issue, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) is highlighting one of these situations: the role of activity restriction in obstetric management. 

Putting activity restriction to rest

Created in partnership with the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, SMFM was established in 1977 to “give Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians and scientists a place to share knowledge, research and clinical best practices in order to improve care fo

Little evidence supports the routine use of activity restriction for preterm birth and other obstetric conditions, and some data indicate adverse impact on obstetric outcomes. 

Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #50: The role of activity restriction in obstetric management 

Pregnant patients learning to navigate the world of genetic health now have access to an app that helps to explain chromosomes, conditions that prenatal screening can identify, and available testing options such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). 

Roche prenatal app

The authors reviewed studies with primary outcomes that were factors associated with unsuccessful pessary fitting and discontinuation in women with POP and 21 for final analysis.

Causes of unsuccessful pessary fitting in women with pelvic organ prolapse

An updated clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) investigated whether breastfeeding could prevent certain allergies. 

Breastfeeding and allergy prevention

A new study in The Lancet: Child and Adolescent Health investigated the use of a machine-learning algorithm for neonatal seizure recognition. 

Identifying neonatal seizures with an automatic algorithm 

Videos

Senior Editor Angie DeRosa sat down Drs. Bekkar, DeNicola, Pandipati and Abel to discuss findings from a recent study on the association with air pollution and heat exposure with adverse obstetrical outcomes, such as preterm birth and stillbirth. 

Panel discussion: Impacts of climate change on women's health

The authors call for future research to determine whether these findings extend to other populations and health care settings. 

Study examines relationship of COVID-19 infections and in-person health care visits

The obstetric comorbidity scoring system was developed by NIH-funded researchers for classifying severe maternal morbidity. 

New tool to compare rates of severe pregnancy complications across U.S. hospitals

Data on COVID-19 during pregnancy, as reported by the CDC, in collaboration with state, local, and territorial health departments and external partners.

COVID-19 Pregnancy Data in the United States: August 21 Update

A new study released by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that opioid use in women may result in higher chances of pregnancy loss and lower chances of conceiving.

Study examines relation of opioid use to pregnancy loss, conception

In July 2019, a jury awarded $229.6 million in the largest medical malpractice verdict ever in the United States.

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